Eaton, an Oregon native, looked very much at home in the steady rain that swamped Hayward Field for the first of this 10-day event, during which up to 120 spots on the U.S. Olympic team will be awarded.

Ashton Eaton and Curtis Beach react after the 1500m during the decathlon competition at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, June 23, in Eugene, Ore. Eaton finished the decathlon with a new world record.